-
Nov. 27, 2019
Healthy Living
November is American Diabetes Month and according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) nearly 30 million adults and children are living with diabetes in the U.S. If you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, there are connections between diabetes and dental and vision health. What are they? Read this blog to find out.
Read more
-
Nov. 5, 2019
Healthy Living
Because individuals diagnosed with diabetes have high blood sugar levels, they often have problems with their teeth and gums, making dental care for diabetics a critical part of care.
Read more
-
Sep. 24, 2019
Kid's Health
Tobacco contributes to over 7 million deaths worldwide and 6.3 million of those deaths are from smoking cigarettes. See how to confront your teen about smoking cigarettes.
Read more
-
Jun. 4, 2019
Authentically Iowan
Delta Dental of Iowa celebrates Iowans who are making things happen … chasing their dreams … doing things differently … all while staying true to their values and working toward a bigger purpose than personal success. They are Authentically Iowans.
Our first Authentically Iowan is Carlisle native, McKenna Haase. At 22, McKenna is already a champion Sprint racecar driver, the first and only female to win a feature race at the nationally famous Knoxville Speedway.
Read more
-
Jun. 4, 2019
Healthy Living
Learn what’s in kombucha that can harm your teeth and what to do to prevent the kombucha health drink from causing enamel erosion.
Read more
-
May 14, 2019
Authentically Iowan
Delta Dental of Iowa is celebrating Iowans who make extraordinary things happen — the folks chasing their dreams … shaking things up … all while staying true to their values and working toward a bigger purpose than their own personal success. They are Authentically Iowan. Our first Authentically Iowan is Carlisle native and race car driver, McKenna Haase.
Read more
-
Mar. 12, 2019
Healthy Living
When comparing the effects of plastic disposable water bottles to tap water, studies indicate that storage may be the biggest influencer in safety terms.
Read more
-
Jul. 24, 2018
Dental Health
Your daily vitamin (yes, we’re even talking about your gummy vitamins) has benefits beyond your body — your smile needs vitamins and minerals to be healthy too.
Read more
-
May 8, 2018
Healthy Living
Oral health products and their uses have gotten some buzz lately. Everything from toothpaste for acne to mouthwash for dandruff is going viral. But what about toothpaste for burns?
Read more
-
Apr. 17, 2018
Healthy Living
Can you think of how to burn 100 calories, besides running a mile? Step outside of the gym and get fit—quick! Here are some easy ways to burn calories:
Read more
-
Nov. 7, 2017
Dental Health
Dental X-rays are extremely safe, emitting one of the lowest amounts of radiation—comparable to that of a short airplane flight. But what if you’re expecting? Is it safe to get an X-ray while pregnant?
Read more
-
Oct. 17, 2017
Dental Health
If you’ve ever had a canker sore, you’re not alone; over half of the population have experienced them before. Luckily, there are some healing methods.
Read more
-
Oct. 3, 2017
Healthy Living
Because Mondays are hard on all of us, here are some fun tips for your Monday workout.
Read more
-
Jan. 19, 2017
Healthy Living
Welcome to the New Year! After the first few weeks, many of us may still be considering 2017 resolutions. Here are twelve ideas to help you be healthier in 2018!
Read more
-
Dec. 13, 2016
Clinic and Provider Tips
Consumers today want clean offices, and there is always room for improvement. Learn three simple tips for making your dental office greener.
Read more
-
Feb. 11, 2016
Dental Health
While the connection might not seem obvious, dental care goes hand-in-hand with a healthy heart. Know what to alert your dentist about before that appointment.
Read more